Healthcare spending vs. GDP per capita in Romania
Romania: Healthcare spending vs. GDP per capita was 2,614 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Healthcare spending vs. GDP per capita in Romania, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
In 2023, healthcare spending vs. gdp per capita in Romania stood at 2,614 current international $. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 154.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, healthcare spending vs. gdp per capita in Romania peaked at 2,614 current international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 246.03 current international $, in 2000.
Romania ranks 52nd of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Healthcare spending vs. GDP per capita in Romania, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 246.03 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 281.54 current international $ | +14.4% |
| 2002 | 326.27 current international $ | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 405.1 current international $ | +24.2% |
| 2004 | 490.86 current international $ | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 529.23 current international $ | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 584.29 current international $ | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 680.14 current international $ | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 838.94 current international $ | +23.3% |
| 2009 | 874.74 current international $ | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 976.41 current international $ | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 839.33 current international $ | -14.0% |
| 2012 | 891.51 current international $ | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 1,026 current international $ | +15.1% |
| 2014 | 1,035 current international $ | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 1,066 current international $ | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 1,211 current international $ | +13.6% |
| 2017 | 1,394 current international $ | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 1,627 current international $ | +16.7% |
| 2019 | 1,913 current international $ | +17.6% |
| 2020 | 2,128 current international $ | +11.3% |
| 2021 | 2,425 current international $ | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 2,449 current international $ | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 2,614 current international $ | +6.8% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 2,614 current international $ is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,333 current international $, 60% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Romania's 2,614 current international $ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,840 current international $, 68% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 525.71 current international $ | 246.03 current international $ | 874.74 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,198 current international $ | 839.33 current international $ | 1,913 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,404 current international $ | 2,128 current international $ | 2,614 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is healthcare spending vs. gdp per capita in Romania?
- Healthcare spending vs. gdp per capita in Romania was 2,614 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest healthcare spending vs. gdp per capita recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 2,614 current international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest healthcare spending vs. gdp per capita recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 246.03 current international $ in 2000.
- How does Romania rank for healthcare spending vs. gdp per capita?
- Romania ranks 52nd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is healthcare spending vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Healthcare spending vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Current healthcare expenditure per capita is adjusted for differences in living costs between countries but not for inflation. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.